Stepping into a leadership role brings new rules and new authority—and new challenges, especially when you’re leading people who were once your peers. This session equips new leaders with practical strategies to navigate this critical transition with confidence by establishing credibility without overcompensating; clarifying the difference between being liked and being trusted; redefining relationships and setting boundaries while preserving mutual respect; and balancing empathy with accountability. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for the peer-to-leader shift; strategies to avoid common early leadership pitfalls; and practical tools to build the leader’s credibility, trust, and influence.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Strengthen your ability to influence outcomes without relying on formal authority. 
2. Apply practical strategies to build trust, credibility, and alignment across peers and leaders. 
3. Identify and leverage informal influence networks to move work forward. 
4. Increase confidence leading initiatives and conversations from any role or level. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Excellence in Results Through Others; Builds Relationships & Coalitions; Effective Communication with All Levels; Integrity